FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — Franklin’s Fourth of July festivities continue today with live music, the Bicycle Rodeo, and a Full Moon Kayak at Two Mile Run Park.
(Photo by Vince Bastecki.)
Activities for Thursday, June 28, include an Open Mic Night for Kids at Franklin Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m. the Bicycle Rodeo begins at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 1200 Otter Street. The rodeo offers an opportunity for children ages 5-12 to test their bike riding skills and learn about bike safety.
The event includes a bike and helmet inspection station and is free. The Church will serve a free hot dog dinner. Scouts should bring their own bikes and helmets. A limited number of free helmets will be available for riders in need and all attendees will receive a goodie bag.
Thursday is Buddy Night at the Rocky Grove Firemen’s Fair, where two can ride for $15.00. Another attraction at the Fair on Thursday is the Race Car Night Show.
There will be live music by the Franklin Silver Cornet Band at Bandstand Park beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Two Mile Run Park’s Trail Committee is sponsoring a Full Moon Kayak Thursday night at 9:15 p.m. at Two Mile Run County Park.
There is something for everyone today at Franklin’s Fourth of July festivities!
A complete schedule of events is below:
Friday, June 29
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Indoor/Outdoor Sidewalk Sales
11:00 a.m. — Children’s Penny Carnival/Candyland in Fountain Park
5:00 p.m. — BRIDGE Literary Arts Journal Launch with Philip Terman at Bossa Nova Café
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Kevin Downey & Brianna Erdman on Benjamin’s Patio
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — Max Schang & Charlie Barath at Bella Cucina Deck
8:30 p.m. — Movies in the Park “Jumanji” at Bandstand Park
Saturday, June 30
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Indoor/Outdoor Sidewalk Sales
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Christmas In July (Gently Used Decoration Sale) at Koos House
6:00 p.m. — Libertyfest Parade
Following parade: Hunter Cook Band at Bandstand Park
Sunday, July 1
7:00 p.m. — Patriotic Worship Service at Bandstand Park
Monday, July 2
7:00 p.m. — Dreamscape (popular Pittsburgh Band) at Bandstand Park
Tuesday, July 3
7:00 p.m. — Kevin Downey & Brianna Erdman at Bandstand Park
Wednesday, July 4
6:30 p.m. — Junction PA (classic hits from every decade of Rock Era) at Riverfront Park
At dusk — Thunder Over Franklin Fireworks Extravaganza at Riverfront Park
Saturday, July 7
7:00 p.m. — Night Life, Pittsburgh’s Dance Band at Bandstand Park — Put your Dancin’ Shoes on!